現
present · existing · actual
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and see. Jade being visible.
Symbolism
Present, reality, realization. Represents now.
Component Breakdown
king + see
Words & Expressions
Words written with 現
Four-Character Compounds
心霊現象
しんれいげんしょう
psychic phenomenon
現状維持
げんじょういじ
maintaining the status quo
現世利益
げんせりやく
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings
現状打破
げんじょうだは
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation
Proverbs & Idioms
現実を直視する
げんじつをちょくしする
To face reality
Looking at the situation honestly
Anime & Manga
異世界でチート能力を手にした俺は、現実世界をも無双する ～レベルアップは人生を変えた～
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too
A well-known work with 現 in its Japanese title.
現実主義勇者の王国再建記
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
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夢見る男子は現実主義者
The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
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究極進化したフルダイブRPGが現実よりもクソゲーだったら
Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!
A well-known work with 現 in its Japanese title.
野生のラスボスが現れた！
A Wild Last Boss Appeared!
A well-known work with 現 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 現 mean in Japanese?
現 means present, existing, actual.
How do you read 現?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: あらわ.れる、あらわ.す、うつつ、うつ.つ (arawareru, arawasu, utsutsu, utsutsu).
How many strokes does 現 have?
現 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 玉 (jade).
Is 現 a good kanji for a tattoo?
現 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means present, existing, actual. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.